With access to an Internet link, they may be able to download a passport application form and submit it by post.

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In order to comply with this section, the IRS will require a FPTIN (family pet tax identification number) which can be obtained by completion of a federal form K9, Application for a FPTIN (draft version not yet available as a download).

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